Diplomatic Disaster

Write about an incident where a human diplomat unintentionally offends an alien race, leading to rising tensions.

Usually at the cusp of such a disaster, diplomatic relationships may take a dreadful turn, potentially leading to war and unrest. Think about how cultural nuances, miscommunication, lack of understanding or racism may escalate the situation. Explore ways to mend the relationship, consider alien cultures’ concepts of apology, forgiveness, and justice, and how our human perception of these may differ from theirs.